Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Inside all of us is the potential to rise higher. For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has helped students and working adults move up to a brighter future with a quality college education. As a private, personalized college, we can focus on the success of the individual student and provide a supportive, friendly environment for higher learning. If you’re looking for a supportive environment to follow your dreams of a college degree, you’ll find it here. We are 100% committed to helping you earn your college degree from financial aid to personalized tutoring—and succeed in life through career advisement and additional career education. From the moment you first speak to a Bryant & Stratton College representative, you’ll sense that we’re a different kind of college.

School Highlights

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany serves 249 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,424
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bryant & Stratton College-Albany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
22 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany has declined by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Albany diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
249 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
206 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
43 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
206 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
24%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
33%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,424 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,424
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,884
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,533
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Bryant & Stratton College's 15 degree programs provide you with cutting edge skills as well as real-world experience, giving you a decided advantage in fields with exciting futures. Through accelerated degree programs and flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend or online courses, Bryant & Stratton College can get you into the workforce faster. Our Bachelor Degree programs can help take your career to the next level. Plus, you can enhance your professional development and opportunities through our Professional Skills Center (PSC) that offers courses in leadership, teamwork, sales performance and more. Bryant & Stratton College degree programs provide you with those cutting edge skills as well as real-world experience, giving you a decided advantage in fields with exciting futures. Degrees offered at the Albany Campus includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Specialist, Information Technology, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting and Paralegal Studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryant & Stratton College-Albany cost?
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany's private state tuition is approximately $16,424.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany?
The acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Albany is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Bryant & Stratton College-Albany's ranking?
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,424
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Verified school update

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